Job Searching When You Are Over 50

Posted on by August 12, 2015

Are you an older person (over age 50) and looking for work? Were you among the thousands that were laid off during the recession? Are you working hard trying to find a way to get back into the workforce?

There are several ways to market yourself that will help you get ready for the current job market. It can be rather demoralizing when you think of how much money you were making and to know that it is unlikely that you will be able to start in a new job with that kind of money.

When you are preparing your resume, realize and reveal your unique skills and strengths. Also acknowledge and fix your weaknesses. Sometimes those weaknesses can be physical or attitudinal as well as work-related with these having to do with how the job market has changed. All these can be fixed! Example: If you are looking or acting older than you want, you can update your dress, hair style etc. Be sure to show your work ethic as well as your personality, and of course, your willingness to change and be as proficient as any younger employee.

Please read our article Is Hiring Seniority Worth the Money and follow our job seeker tips for advice. Also, be sure to opt into our email marketing campaign for further guidance and help in getting you ready to compete with the younger people in the job market.  You can also follow us on Pinterest and Like us on Facebook!

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Read this great article on How to land a job after 50!

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Is Your Job Making You Happy?

Posted on by May 25, 2015

Are you happy at work?  Do some days seem gray when you would like to be anywhere other than on the job?

I’m sure that there are days that you feel completely miserable and seem to be waiting for the proverbial shoe to drop.  Sometimes the negativity you feel can be solved by just figuring out what is causing this feeling.  Is it a co-worker, your actual job, or just a portion of certain tasks in that job?

Maybe your co-workers are just as unhappy as you are and if you could swap certain tasks, it would help everyone be in a better place. It helps to be involved with your co-workers, somewhat but not to the extent that you visit during work hours.

Please read our article 7 Tips to Become More Organized.  Often becoming better organized can solve those areas of discontent as well. If you are better organized, it can positively affect your attitude and make some of that unhappiness go away.

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Are Foods Promoted As “Health Foods” Deceiving You?

Posted on by July 13, 2015

The definition of what qualifies as “health food” is ever-changing.

We hear how unhealthy eggs are, then ten years later we hear that they’re great for you. We hear we should cut out all fat from our daily diet, then five years down the road we hear that we should have a certain amount of healthy fats in our diet.

Our understanding of dietary health has changed countless times, so we’ve all picked up a few misconceptions along the way.

To give you a heads up on a few foods you may have misconceptions about, check out this article 17 “Healthy” Foods That Aren’t Healthy At All!

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Found on elevatewellness.org

While we’re considering common mistakes and misconceptions, read our article 9 Fatal Mistakes Job Searchers Make to fine tune your job search skills and maximize your chances at getting that dream job.

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Underperforming Employees?

Posted on by August 14, 2015

One of the most frustrating things for a manager or a small business owner is to see a smart, talented employee underperforming. As a hiring manager, it is your job to motivate these employees to work harder, be smarter, and to work with greater purpose.

Please read our article 5 Ways to Kill Employee Morale and check out our hiring manager tips for advice to guide you and help keep you on track. Also, you can opt into our email course for advice on how to keep those talented employees.  You can also follow us on Pinterest and Like us on Facebook!

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Want To Become An Exercise Junkie?

Posted on by June 22, 2015

It can be very difficult to get in the “groove” and become that person who lives to run or just do ANY kind of exercise.  But exercising is addictive and after a while you feel as though your day is not complete unless you have done your daily workout, with the endorphins kicking in to help you get through the day feeling great.

Not there yet? Check out this article on 4 Science-Backed Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out.

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As with exercise, as a professional you are constantly striving to be better and do more.  Please read our article Why Everyone is in Sales to help you in evaluating your particular brand.

Also be sure to opt in to our email marketing campaign for further guidance relating to both your health and professionalism to become a more competitive employee, and check out our job search tips and interview tips as well.

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Would You Like To Nail Your Next Phone Interview?

Posted on by July 17, 2015

Are you ready for that phone call that you have been hoping for? Have you made proper arrangements? If you should be lucky enough to receive this call, which is the next step in the application process, then you need to be ready to answer the questions that will be asked.

Make sure that you have done the research on the company and be ready to show enthusiasm and professionalism.  Be sure to answer honestly and with enough details to impress the interviewer.  It is also good to be able to show a certain level of casualness without being sloppy or over-confident.

Please read our article 5 Most Common Phone Interview Mistakes and follow our interview tips  for advice. Also, be sure to opt into our email courses for additional guidance in working your way through the interview process.

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Turn A Job Interview Fail Into An Interview That Lands You The Job!

Posted on by June 24, 2015
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We all know that there a lot of things to say and do in an interview, but all too often, there isn’t enough emphasis placed on the things that you should NEVER say in an interview.

There are some items that you need to be aware of that are extremely important, i.e., making excuses as to why you are late for the interview.

You should ALWAYS give yourself extra time in case of traffic or car problems; and always take more than one copy of your resume with you; you don’t want to assume that H.R. has given a copy to the hiring manager for the interview. Always take at least two pens with you, making sure that they both work. And ALWAYS, ALWAYS turn off your cell phone before the interview starts.

Of course, these aren’t all of the things to be aware of so please read our article Ten Fatal Interviewing Mistakes.

Be sure to opt into our email course and follow our interview tips in order to be fully prepared to have a great interview and to get to your ultimate goal of procuring that job!

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Healthcare Innovations That Save Lives

Posted on by August 10, 2015

Do you work in the health care industry? There are thousands of inventions that have saved lives and it is such a wonderfully fulfilling industry to be a part of.

The article below shows the 10 Biggest Innovations in Health Care Technology in 2015. Are you in the loop?

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10 Biggest Innovations in Health Care Technology in 2015

If you are not in the industry but want to be, be sure to check out our article below that will outline how to find the right job for you and check out our interview tips and job search tips.

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How Much Importance Have You Been Placing on Your Cover Letter?

Posted on by May 18, 2015

Cover letter – How much importance have you been placing on your cover letter?  Do you think that you have covered all of your skills in your resume?  While using the same format and general information that you have used in your resume, you need to consider making the connection of your skills, experience, and your interests as well as relevance to the position you are applying for.

Be sure to mention up front, the position and organization you are applying for.  Your cover letter should supplement your resume, not replace it, nor recreate it, but gives you the opportunity to show your accomplishments relative to the position you are applying for.  In addition, it will give you the opportunity to show what a good fit you will be for that position and that you did your research on the company.  Be sure to thank them in advance for their consideration of you for the position.

Please read our article How to Write an Effective Cover Letter and follow our resume tips.  You can opt into our email course for advice on how to become more competitive in the job market. For more tips like these, follow us on Pinterest, and “like” us on Facebook!

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Bolster Your Immune System with Yummy Brownies

Posted on by June 18, 2015

Staying healthy is important, and eating healthy foods is a big part of that. There are lots of health foods that can help boost your immune system. Many of them are fruits, veggies, lean protein, healthy fats, and healthy grains, but sometimes – let’s face it – they just don’t hit the spot.

Try these Immune-Boosting, Gluten-Free, Spicy Cinnamon Hot Cocoa Brownies for a tasty treat.

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While you’re fortifying your immune system, why not strengthen yourself professionally as well by checking out our article 5 Tactics to Toughen You Up?

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